The Mark of Kri
About The Mark of Kri
From the archive
This is the original PS2Home fact sheet for The Mark of Kri, preserved from the early-2000s archive. Details reflect the PAL release as catalogued at the time.
Official fact sheet
Set in richly detailed 3D environments, each with its own distinct styles and themes, Rau, a fierce warrior, must battle the denizens of the dark world to prevent the invoking of an ancient spell that holds the power to unleash great evil throughout the land. Along with his loyal and trusted spirit guide, Kuzo, a large black bird, Rau embarks on an exhilarating journey that requires a combination of stealth, aggressive-action moves and calculated planning. Kuzo plays a strategic role in the quest with the ability to scout ahead to perches for a better view of looming danger, retrieve items and distract opponents. Grounded in realism and accentuated by captivating music from Juno Reactor, The Mark of Kri will keep gamers entertained for hours.
The Mark of Kri offers a combat system like no other, in which the player can attack enemies in all directions while performing fluid animated combinations. Whether in stealth or combat mode, players use the right analog stick to “lock-on” to up to nine challengers at a time and can perform numerous dynamically detailed combinations to defeat increasingly persistent enemies. Using four powerful weapons, including a broadsword, bow and arrow, battle axe and the authentic and sacred Taiaha (spear) from New Zealand, Rau must defeat each enemy before advancing to the next area. Selecting targets and using the best weapon and tactic for the situation will take precedence over pure annihilation of the denizens.
- Realistically gory battles in a cartoon universe
- Arcade-style fighting, exploration, strategy and stealth
- Innovative battle system
- Easy management of multiple foes
- Deep gameplay, with good replay value
